Derring Hall
Derring Hall, viewed from the Perry Street side of the building
Derring Hall contains offices, classrooms, and laboratory space for many of the science programs at Virginia Tech, such as biological sciences and geological sciences. The Museum of Geosciences is also located in the building. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in 1969. Derring was dedicated on Oct. 10, 1969. The building contains 207,848 sq. ft.; cost of construction was $5,091,437.
Paul Neyron Derring
Paul Neyron Derring (1894-1973) was Secretary of the YMCA from 1918 to 1957 and Director of Religious Affairs from 1957 to 1964. A Phi Betta Kappa graduate, Derring was the first blind man to complete college in Virginia. While heading the YMCA at VPI, he became a father figure to countless students, was known for his helpfulness and wise counsel, and exerted a great deal of influence on student life. During more than 45 years at VPI, he became one of the most beloved and admired figures on campus.
Address: West Campus Drive | Map Grid: K-4
Originally Built: 1969 | Abbreviation: DER